Sentences with phrase «dog involves making»

As in human medicine, removing a cataract from the eye of a cat or dog involves making a small incision in the eye.

Not exact matches

i had a dog who made his way out of the house, down the elevator, and into the basement carpark, where he got involved in a hit and run.

Involve the kids in making the house rules (at least up to a point) by giving them options for their weekly responsibilities: Would they rather feed the dog, clear the table after dinner, or take out the garbage?

In terms of the hilarious hijinks that ensue, Annie uses what she's only heard in movies to get some bad guys to the ground with a gun she doesn't think is real and later cares for a bullet wound with improvised drug - store items; Max makes a mess of a white dog and a shrine of photos inside a neighbor's home; and during the climactic showdown on an airplane tarmac, there is a very funny sight gag involving a very slow conveyor belt.

The central story here involves Marty (Colin Farrell), a heavy - drinking Los Angeles screenwriter, and his friend Billy (Sam Rockwell), a ne'er - do - well hustler who is, at the start of the film, making his living by stealing dogs and returning them days later to collect the reward.

The film expertly snaps back and forth between these hallucinations and the reality of the situation, which often involves a potentially dangerous dog making dinner out of Gerald's corpse.

It was heartbreaking for all involved, she says, and a tragedy watching the owner make the decision to put the dog down because of money.

Even if your pet has already been snipped, you can still get involved by making a donation to the «Chip In for Snippin»» fund in Tulsa at Pooches, Dog Dish, Camp Bow Wow, Tailwaggers Pet Supply, and Noah's Bed & Biscuit in Kiefer.

The term «hobbyist» refers to an individual or an organization who is not a commercial breeder but is (1) actively involved in any nationally recognized, organized animal sport or hobby for a period of at least one year prior to making application; or (2) participates in field trials, owns nationally - recognized breeds used specifically as hunting dogs, participates in hunting activities, has held (and continues to hold) a current valid Oklahoma hunting license and has held such license for at least one year prior to making application; or (3) qualifies as a «rescuer.»

He and Shivolli involve the dogs in most of their activities and make sure that they are always cared for, especially when they travel away for games.

You can even make a daily schedule of dog chores, such as feeding and exercise, to involve the kids in the adoption process.

Even so, we had to avoid passing any other dogs in close quarters... so this often involved a lot of strategic waiting on the periphery of the crating area, ready to make a move as soon as the coast was clear for a moment.

«It is now generally agreed that the ancestor of the modern dog is the wolf... [the] process of domestication where our ancestors removed the «wildness» from the wolf, involved thousands of years of selective breeding... In this process, our ancestors produced hundreds of «different looking wolves»... our ancestors made only two basic changes to the wolf.

We provide funding to train officials for improved enforcement of laws; help local partner groups on the ground with veterinary and shelter care for confiscated animals; raise global awareness of the suffering involved in illegal dog theft, transport and slaughter, including at China's annual Dog Meat Festival in Yulin; expose the horror of subterranean killing pits in Nagaland in India; and work with dog meat farmers in South Korea to transition them to more humane ways of making a lividog theft, transport and slaughter, including at China's annual Dog Meat Festival in Yulin; expose the horror of subterranean killing pits in Nagaland in India; and work with dog meat farmers in South Korea to transition them to more humane ways of making a liviDog Meat Festival in Yulin; expose the horror of subterranean killing pits in Nagaland in India; and work with dog meat farmers in South Korea to transition them to more humane ways of making a lividog meat farmers in South Korea to transition them to more humane ways of making a living.

PATTI DONEGAN»S letter focused on the problem of puppy mills, backyard breeders and dog brokers.Florida Statute 585.195 states each dog offered for sale shall be inoculated against canine disease prior to sale.Florida Statute 823.15 requires sterilization of dogs and cats released from an animal shelter or humane society.The problem in Orange County is the lack of enforcement of these laws, and the need to extend sterilization requirements to back - yard breeders.The public can become involved by encouraging the county commission and city councils to enforce the rules and regulations presently on the books, until a countywide ordinance can be made law that protects the needs of the consumer and the lives of the animals.

The process to make kibble involves the use of 25 % to 45 % starch (that's really hard for your dog to digest) and it strips even the most nutritious ingredients (which are few!)

If you are willing to make a time commitment for the next 10 years (the average life span of a dog); knowing the responsibility and expense of owning a dog and fully aware of the likely negative elements involved, then, the next step would be to decide what kind of dog best fits into your lifestyle.

We know that adding a new puppy or dog to the family is a BIG TIME COMMITTMENT - and we want to do all we can to make every adoption a success for everyone involved.

Homemade Treats A fairly new trend involves pet owners making treats for their dogs at home.

A little patience, a little persistence, and a treat for your dog at the end can make for a stress free nail trim for everyone involved.

He'll likely assume a dominant / aggressive stance upon meeting new dogs: this involves raising hackles to make himself seem larger, raising his head up high, and staring through narrowed or wide - open eyes.

Our aunties are extremely involved with the dogs during the day whether it be making sure play is respectful or doing some basic manners training.

Ownership of any dog, from expensive purebred showdogs to mongrels, is a huge responsibility which you must make sure you're really up for - you'll find that the rewards of a loyal lifetime companion are enough to offset the amount of work involved.

Organized agility competitions, called trials, involve a course made up of various obstacles through which a human handler guides his or her dog as quickly as possible.

Bull baiting, bear baiting etc were made illegal in1835 and some of those involved turned to dog fighting instead, with bets being laid on the outcome of fights.

She feels strongly that rescue is teamwork and she is so thankful to have so many great people involved in our rescue efforts, especially our young - supporters, each making a difference for the dogs that have nobody else.

«I always said if I get another dog, it's going to be a rescue because... when you really get involved and you see how many dogs need homes, it just makes it all that special taking a dog in.»

Pitbulls are the dog of choice for irresponsible breeders, dog - fighters, people who want a tough - looking dog to tie up in their yard and those who refuse to have their male dogs fixed because they think those big, swinging balls makes them look tough by proxy (86 percent of fatal canine attacks involve an unneutered male, according to the American Humane Society).

For this reason, I always recommend involving your veterinarian in your dog's treatment plan sooner rather than later — all the training in the world won't make any difference if you can't cut through the initial panic response that comes with every departure.

Make sure any group facility has an infection - control plan in place, which involves checking for respiratory symptoms at admission, immediately isolating a dog that starts coughing, disinfecting everything that dog has come into contact with and notifying all owners of the incident [sources: Iowa State, AVMA].

Cough suppressants and antibiotics may also aid in speeding up the recovery process and reducing the cough thus making it more comfortable for the dog involved.

This means they also make great pets for single, couples or even seniors who would like a pet the size of a medium - sized dog but has less maintenance involved.

Full of personality, the Pug Zu makes a great family dog who loves to play and can even become a bit rambunctious when kids get involved.

The whole family should be involved in choosing the new dog, but an adult needs to be the one who makes sure the dog is properly cared for.

These little dogs are frisky enough to be involved in agility and obedience competitions, yet calm enough to make good therapy dogs.

However, the amount of time senior dogs wait in foster care for their forever homes makes this task utterly impossible; not to mention the cost involved in providing us seniors with the proper veterinary care, like senior blood work, necessary surgeries, dental extractions, and medications.

There are so many ways to be involved and make a difference in the life of a dog and be a part of this rescue.

AOB Mention was made of the EU Cat and Dog Alliance review of the legislation across EU countries: «The welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices: a review of the legislation across EU countries.»

We explain the work and sometimes frustration involved with dog ownership and dog care so there are no surprises which makes for a happy ending.

Volunteering with those organizations highlights not only the expense involved in preparing them for adoption (vet checks, vaccinations, spay / neuters, often other health problems, food, physical care, transport, etc etc etc), but also highlights how essential it is to make a good match for the dog - and that means getting to know the applicants carefully and choosing the best match.

Kathy and Bobby, along with a couple of adoptable dogs, made the trek to the school and talked to the students about the work and dedication involved in caring and finding homes for the thousands of homeless animals that come through the Shelter every year.

Finally, there are environmental modifications that can make life easier and more fun for the dog involved.

You can make a change in somebody's life, whether by helping us build ramps, fostering our assistance dogs, promoting our fundraising events, or getting involved in our other programs.

If there is any one thing I'd like to get across with this article, is the importance of getting a dog from a good hobby breeder, from someone committed to the breed, who isn't in it for making money over producing quality dogs, from someone who cares to produce the best dogs with the best temperament and health, someone who is therefore heavily involved in their breed.

It was a very hard decision, because everyone involved, including the veterinarian, feels like they've failed, including myself, because nothing is making the dog better, and in fact the dog was getting worse.

Step four involves removing the markers and making your dog understand that the boundary is still there even though there are no longer any visible markers.

Clicker training for dogs is a training method that involves the use of an inexpensive clicker tool that makes a clicking sound to help instruct your dog what you want him to do.

Desensitization involves making sure the puppy has an appropriate reaction to meeting all those new people, dogs, and environments.

A food trial usually involves feeding your dog a food that is made with a novel source of protein and carbohydrate for a period of at least 12 weeks or until all signs of the food allergy disappear.

However, it's always smart to regularly check the FDA pet food recall list, in order to make sure that your dog's food formula hasn't been involved in a recall.